I wasn't thinking about it. Besides, this wouldn't be the greatest place to test ourselves. We have a dojo for that.

[ He lets his hand drift back down to his side, the smirk softening into a much more calm and serene expression. No point in riling up someone who's probably seen a lot of smirks like his before... ]

Let me introduce myself. I am Kogitsunemaru, a tsukumogami of the sword with the same name. [ And he bows politely. ] I have yet to meet a swordsman that didn't require any scrutinizing, so I hope you are in that same vein.